Graduate opportunities at the Marine Mammal Institute, Cetacean Conservation and Genetic Laboratory, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University February 28, 2007 Two positions are available for graduate research with the Cetacean Conservation and Genetic Laboratory of the Marine Mammal Institute, Oregon State University, under supervision of Dr. C. Scott Baker. Successful applicants are expected to be based primarily at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, Oregon and enrolled in the graduate program at the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. Potential research topics include: 1. Genetic structure of humpback whale populations in the South Pacific (PhD) 2. Maternal fidelity and recruitment among humpback whales of Glacier Bay, Alaska (MSc) 3. Diversity of the Major Histocompatibility Complex in whales and dolphins (MSc or PhD) 4. Population dynamics of recovering and exploited whales (MSc or PhD) Funding: A graduate assistantship is available for a period of 1-2 years for each student, providing a tuition waiver and stipend of $19,000/year. Students are expected to find funding for completion of the program through grants or other fellowships. Students with independent funding are encouraged to apply. Academic qualifications and conditions: An MSc degree in an appropriate subject is required for enrolment in the PhD program. Applications: Make all application or expressions of interest by email to Debbie Steel (research assistant) debbie.steel@oregonstate.edu Applications must include a subject header: Graduate opportunities, CCGL-MMI Applications must include a one page Statement of Interest, a CV (1-2 pages, including references for publications, conference presentations or technical reports), a copy of your academic record and GREs (unofficial) and names of two references (by email), including your current or past academic supervisor. References will be requested for a short list of applicants. Applicants should also visit the Hatfield Marine Science Center webpage and links to the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife: http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/programs.html#dept or contact Nancy Allen, head advisor for the Department, by email: nancy.allen@oregonstate.edu Deadlines: March 15, 2007 for expressions of interest. March 15, 2007, is also the normal deadline for applications to the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife for entry into Fall Semester, 2007, but late entries may be accepted for successful applicants. Dr. C. Scott Baker Associate Director, Marine Mammal Institute Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR 97365 Phone: 541-867-0255; Fax: 541-867-0345 email: scott.baker@oregonstate.edu